I come from a very crafty family! About 12 years ago my parents used to have market stalls – Dad made lots of wooden toys (pull a longs, dolls cradles etc), and Mum specialised in painting the toys, as well as making dolls clothes and accessories. This was around the time my children, and my nieces and nephews were small so they always had plenty of wonderful toys to play with that Nan and Pop had made. Sarah’s dolls had the most beautiful clothing to be dressed in. One of Mum’s popular products was the Barbie Sleeping Bag. She even made one for my son’s, Action Man, so he wasn’t left out!
I made up a couple recently for a little friends Bratz dolls. I forgot to take photos of the process but it is fairly straight forward so will describe the steps in case you want to make one for yourself. The size can be adjusted to suit the size of the doll – they would look cute with Blythe dolls!
If you want to make some for a Bratz doll here is what you need:
- Piece of polar fleece measuring 21 x 6 inches (53 x 15 cm)
- Piece of quilting cotton measuring 21 x 6 (53 x 15 cm)
those sleeping bags are just too cute. my daughter would have a blast with those!
How cute are those little sleeping bags…and very yummy mail goodies!
Love the haul from Japan, anything Babushka is a winner for me!! Love Posie
Hi there girls! The sleeping bags are sweet and it’s really nice to see old Action Man hasn’t missed out on a sleeping bag. I always laugh when I see the lips on the Bratz dolls, the girls love them. Kind regards, Anita.
What a good idea! And so easy to do!
Beautiful shoppings 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Those little sleeping bags are so cute Lisa! We are actually going camping tonight and kayaking tomorrow but I’m taking the quilt I just made instead of our sleeping bags. A quilt is just a little cozier for cuddling!
My son LOVED GI Joe when he was young. The camoflauge sleeping bag would have been perfect. It’s evident your family has a crafting gene.
These are adorable. Reminds me of the sleeping bags and comforters I used to make for my barbie dolls when I was a little girl! Mine weren’t as posh to have fleece lining. Love your fabric shopping selections, especially the ones with the numbers and words.
Happy mail makes any week great! Love love love your Kyoto General Store goodies…but I’m not game to go shopping there! Too much cuteness 🙂 The new fabrics are divine…can’t wait to see them made up!
That is sooo CUTE! I can see making these for our nieces–thank you!! Fabric goodness… DELICIOUS! Happy Weekend ((HUGS))
so talent goes from one generation to the other!!
I love your Kyoto & Fabric purchases (especially the Babushkas – I really do have an addiction). Speaking of addictions, I went to Balcatta TT today 🙂
Janelle xx
The dolls look so cozy in there sleeping bags.
You found some lovely fabric.
Hi Lisa!
Thanks for sharing the sleeping bag idea. I know lots of little girs (& Blythe fans) that would love to have one of those! You just gave me an idea :0)
Luv the fabric purchses also :0)
Oh boy oh boy, it’s been a long time since I’ve bought some really good fabric…I’m drooling over your stash!
And cute sleeping bags…we have a sleeping bag on me and my daughter’s to do list of things to make for her AG doll…but pj’s are first. 🙂
Great sleeping bags for the dolls! My project next week is a camping set for my 2 daughters’ barbie and bratz dolls! This should help me get started!
Thanks ! 🙂
Jill
Beautiful fabrics and those little sleeping bags are too cute.
can’t wait to see what you do with the word fabric – love it
Even Action Man needs some warmth and comfort on those cold nights! Cute sleeping bags and what lovely goodies you received
Thanks for the sleeping bag directions. My nieces will love these! And I am looking forward to seeing that quilt…
Just wanted to let you know I had a go at the sleeping bags (or rather Barbie and Bratz did! and put a link to your blog from mine!
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/2010/04/dolls-take-charge-part-one.html
Thanks again!
Jill